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Yalekìuh lèuhng
Definition
Bridge; a structure connecting different places, or a metaphor for a communication link.
- bridge; a physical structure built to span obstacles
- figurativebridge; a link or intermediary that facilitates communication
neutralplacescommunication
How it's used
While 橋樑 is the formal term for a bridge, everyday speech almost exclusively uses 橋. You will mostly encounter 橋樑 in news reports, formal writing, or when discussing abstract concepts like diplomatic relations. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly academic or stiff.
Measure word
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The design of this bridge is very beautiful.
They act as a bridge between the two companies.
Related words
Common phrases
to build a bridge
to establish a bridge (of communication)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 橋, which is a homophone meaning 'idea' or 'trick' in Cantonese. If you say 我有個橋, people will think you have an idea, not a physical bridge.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
